MIS 3000 Exam #4 CH 7.1

Connectivity -- The Key to Communication in the Digital Age

Components of a Digital Network

data-driven, interconnectivity, interdependence, and scalability and flexibility

How are 5G and Wi-Fi 6 changing business with streaming?

They provide faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections, enabling higher-quality real-time streaming, improved customer experiences, and new services like live content, remote work, and immersive media

What are the security concerns with digital ecosystems?

interconnected systems and shared data make digital ecosystems more vulnerable to hacking, data breaches, and unauthorized access

Digital Ecosystem

complex network of interconnected entities including organizations, individuals, digital platforms, technologies, and data that interact and collab within a digital environment and encompasses the interdependent relationships between various stakeholders, where each entity contributes to and benefits from the ecosystem

Participants

individuals, organizations, or entities that are involved in the digital ecosystem

Digital Business Platform

an infrastructure that enables the exchange of good/services or information between participants
EX: social media platforms, ebusiness marketplaces, and cloud computing platforms

Digital Platform

Is the foundation of a digital ecosystem

Data-Driven

Data plays a crucial role in a digital ecosystem, as entities generate, share, and analyze data to derive insights, improve decision making, and create innovative solutions

Interconnectivity

entities within the ecosystem are connected through digital networks and communication channels, enabling seamless interaction and exchange of information

Interdependence

Entities rely on each other’s contributions and services to create value and achieve mutual goals within the ecosystem. Collaboration and partnerships are standard in a digital ecosystem

Scalability and Flexibility

digital ecosystems can scale and adapt to changing needs and technologies. They can expand to include new participants, technology, and services

Local Area Network (LAN)

connects a group of computers in close proximity, such as in an office building, school, or home. LANs allow the sharing of files, printers, games, and other resources

Wide Area Network (WAN)

spans a large geographic area such as a state, province, or country

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

a large computer network usually spanning a city

Protocol

a set of rules and standards that govern how data is transmitted and received over networkers

IP Address

A unique number that identifies where computers are located on the network (IP Addresses act as a virtual “location” on a network)

Bandwidth

the maximum amount of data that can pass from one point to another in a unit of time measured in bits per second (bps) or higher units like Mbps.

Bit

smallest element of data and has a value of 0 or 1

Bit Rate

the number of bits transmitted or received per unit of time

Mobile

means the technology can travel with the user. For instance, users can download software, email messages, and web pages onto a lap top ot other mobile device for portable reading or reference

Wireless

refers to any type of operation accomplished without the use of a hard-wired connection. For example, wireless devices use radio waves, infrared, or satellite signals to communicate and transmit data.

Connectivity

refers to the ability of devices to connect and communicate with each other or with networksq

Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)

portable devices can connect wirelessly to a local area network, using access points that send and receive data via radio waves

Wi-Fi Infrastructure

includes the inner workings of a Wi-Fi service or utility, including the signal transmitters, towers, or poles and additional equipment required to send out a Wi-Fi signal

Router

an intelligent connecting device that examines each packet of data it receives and then decides which way to send it toward its destination

Wireless Access Points (WAP)

enables devices to connect to a wireless network to communicate with each other

Radio Signals

a form of electromagnetic radiation used for wireless communication

Wi-Fi Standards

Wi-Fi operates based on specific Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards

Service Set Identifier (SSID)

a unique identifier or name that’s assigned to a wireless network to distinguish it from other nearby wireless networks

Data Transmission

connected devices can exchange data wirelessly within the network

Wireless Broadband

refers to high-speed internet access provided through wireless communication technologies, allowing users to connect to the internet without needing physical wired connections

Wi-Fi Network Identification

the SSID serves as the name of a wireless network, and it broadcasted by the wireless access point (WAP) or router to let devices in the vicinity know that the network is available for connection

Wi-Fi Bands

specific frequency range that is used for wireless communication in Wi-Fi networks

Gigahertz (GHz)

the number of billions of CPU cycles per second and measures the electromagnetic wave frequencies as seen in the radio, computer processors, and Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

wireless technology that transmits signals over short distances between cell phones, computers, and other devices

Hotspots

designated locations where Wi-Fi access points are publicly available

Smartphones

offer more advanced computing ability and connectivity than basic cell phones

Satellite

a space station that orbits the Earth receiving and transmitting signals from Earth-based stations over a wide area

5G

the fifth-generation wireless broadband tech that will greatly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks

Technical Benefits of 5G

Low latency, fast connection speeds, will connect millions of IoT devices together

Low Latency

small packets of data will be exchanged instantly

Fast connection speeds

will boost data transfer capacity by four times the current speeds by leveraging wider bandwidths and advanced antenna technology

Wi-Fi 6

the next generation of Wi-Fi expected to operate at 9.6 Gbps

Streaming

a method of sending audio and video files over the internet in such a way that the user can view the file while its being transferred

Streaming Data

data that’s generated continuously by thousands of data sources which typically send in the data records simultaneously and in small sizes (order of kilobytes)

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

IAM components ensure secure access and management of user identities within the digital ecosystems

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

an encryption algorithm design to protect wireless transmission data

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

a wireless security protocol to protect Wi-Fi networks

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, ensuring that all data passed between them remain private and

SSL Certificate

an electronic document that confirms the identity of a website or server and verifies that public key belongs to a trustworthy individual or company

Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (SHTTP or HTTPS)

a combination of HTTP and SSL to provide encryption and secure identification of an internet server